Connecting Smart Devices to Development Computers

The topics in this section discuss how to establish a secure and reliable connection between the development computer and the target device (whether the device is real or the emulator). Visual Studio uses the connection to deploy files and debug applications on a device or emulator.

Note

Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) replaces ActiveSync in Windows Vista. Windows Vista users must install WMDC instead of ActiveSync.

In This Section

• Connection Method Selection
  Describes various connection methods.

• How to: Set Connection Options (Devices)
  Describes how to change default connection settings.

• How to: Connect to Windows CE Device Without ActiveSync
  Describes the steps for connecting when ActiveSync is not available to support the connection.

• How to: Connect by Using Bluetooth
  Describes the steps for making a Bluetooth connection.

• How to: Connect Using IR
  Describes the steps for making an infrared (IR) connection.

• How to: Connect to the Device Emulator From a Virtual PC Session
  Shows how to connect the development computer to an emulator that is running in a Virtual PC session.

• How to: Access the Smartphone Emulator File System
  Describes the steps to access the file system of the Smartphone emulator, which has no File Explorer.

• How to: Access Development Computer Files from the Emulator
  Describes how to use shared folders to move files between the emulator and the development computer.

• Connectivity Troubleshooting (Devices)
  Describes issues that interfere with correct connections and how to resolve them.

Related Sections

• Smart Device Development
  Provides information about smart device development and includes links to additional information.

• Mobile Developer Center
  Includes resources that pertain to mobile development.